Keep Safe When Dating

Your safety is of paramount importance, always observe these golden rules when meeting people on dates.

Never give out your personal details such as your name, telephone number, address or a personal description to people you chat to on the Internet.

If you decide to make a date, never give personal details such as your address or surname. It is possible for address details to be obtained through your telephone number, so again be very carefull about giving out this information.

Always arrange to meet in a busy public place.

Take a friend along, at least at the beginning, to meet your date and ask the friend to meet up with you again at a pre-arranged time. Work out a signal with your friend to indicate whether you would prefer that he or she stay with you.

If you're not with a friend, tell someone where you are going, who with (include the person's name, phone number and address) and when you'll be back.

Initially, do not go home with your date, or invite them back to your home or accept a lift.

Always trust your instincts. If you feel uneasy about someone, there may be a reason. Don't tell yourself you're being silly. If you don't feel comfortable, don't give them personal details about yourself and don't arrange a second date.

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